Monday, October 13, 2014

Politicians seek talented young designers

Assembly Member Ken Skates and MP Susan
Elan Jones are encouraging schoolchildren in Clwyd South to show their artistic
side by designing their own Christmas cards.The
political pair are inviting pupils of every infant and primary
school in their constituency to look forward to the festive season and enter
their annual competition.

The
winning design, which will be chosen by First Minister Carwyn Jones, will
become the Labour duo’s official Christmas card and will be sent out to
constituents, businesses, schools and voluntary groups across Wrexham and
Denbighshire.

Last
year’s winner was 11-year-old Ross Griffiths from Cefn Mawr, who now goes to
Ysgol Rhiwabon, after his card was chosen out of more than 100 entries.

Clwyd
South AM Ken Skates said: “There were so many great designs last year we
decided to feature four on our card, and we’re hoping for just as good a
response this time.
“The children in Clwyd South always seem to really get into the spirit of the
competition and we’re extremely grateful to the teachers for encouraging their
creativity and enthusiasm. I’m sure this year will be no different.”

MP
Ms Jones added: “The competition gives us a good opportunity to engage with
young people in Clwyd South, and it’s a fun way for them to learn a little bit
about who represents them. The competition closes on November 14 as we need
time to whittle them down and get the winning design printed, so the sooner the
children get cracking the better!”